Cyan Barbara Allen, a revered actress known for her roles in “You’ll Like My Mother” and “The Waltons,” died at the age of 78 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she began her acting career with a scholarship to the Pasadena Playhouse, eventually becoming one of Universal’s last contract players. Her performances earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and her family remembers her as a passionate writer committed to social justice.